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Cheap flights from Sydney to London from $767

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — LON
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to London are usually found in October or February, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to London (LON). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,512

One-way from

$767

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,965

Good round-trip deal

$2,057 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,537 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 16/8-25/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 78h 00m total
  • Sydney to London
20/7
  • 20/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 55m total
  • Sydney to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($411 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($100 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to London (LON).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to London (LON).

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 July 2025.

Sat 26/720:30SYD - LGW
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 11/818:05LGW - SYD
3 stops52h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/7$1,512
Sun 17/811:00SYD - LHR
1 stop40h 40mChina Eastern
Sun 7/921:20LHR - SYD
1 stop26h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/7$1,515
Thu 28/810:15SYD - LGW
1 stop29h 55mChina Southern
Mon 8/912:00LGW - SYD
1 stop22h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 14/7$1,515
Tue 21/1021:55SYD - LGW
2 stops28h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sat 22/1106:25LGW - SYD
2 stops26h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/7$1,518
Sun 13/719:40SYD - LHR
1 stop33h 50mAir China
Wed 6/822:40LHR - SYD
1 stop31h 10mAir China
Deal found 11/7$1,520
Mon 3/1111:25SYD - LHR
1 stop41h 50mChina Southern
Mon 24/1122:00LHR - SYD
1 stop24h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 12/7$1,521
Tue 5/812:50SYD - LGW
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/914:55LGW - SYD
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$1,526
Mon 27/1014:20SYD - LTN
3 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1111:00LTN - SYD
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7$1,527
Tue 25/1121:30SYD - LHR
1 stop31h 55mEtihad Airways
Sun 7/1220:55LHR - SYD
1 stop22h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/7$1,529
Wed 23/719:45SYD - LGW
1 stop43h 50mAir China
Fri 8/820:45LGW - SYD
1 stop33h 05mAir China
Deal found 14/7$1,532
Mon 3/1121:45SYD - LHR
2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1109:00LHR - SYD
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7$1,537
Fri 10/1021:55SYD - LHR
2 stops47h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 24/1122:35LHR - SYD
2 stops34h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/7$1,546

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SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/8

11:00-16:00

1 stop38h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 25/8

11:35-12:35

1 stop40h 00m

$1,512

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/7

19:45-06:35

1 stop43h 50m

London Gatwick

Fri 1/8

20:45-14:50

1 stop33h 05m

$1,514

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/8

10:15-07:10

1 stop29h 55m

London Gatwick

Fri 12/9

12:00-19:25

1 stop22h 25m

$1,515

SydneyLondon

SYD - LHR

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/10

12:20-18:40

3 stops40h 20m

London Heathrow

Thu 6/11

21:00-13:35

1 stop29h 35m

$1,515

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/10

21:55-16:15

2 stops28h 20m

London Gatwick

Sat 22/11

06:25-19:50

2 stops26h 25m

$1,518

SydneyLondon

SYD - LHR

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/10

22:15-19:00

1 stop30h 45m

London Heathrow

Sat 22/11

22:00-20:20

1 stop35h 20m

$1,524

SydneyLondon

SYD - LTN

SYDLTN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/10

14:20-21:20

3 stops42h 00m

London Luton

Sat 8/11

11:00-09:25

2 stops35h 25m

$1,527

SydneyLondon

SYD - LHR

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/11

21:30-18:25

1 stop31h 55m

London Heathrow

Sun 7/12

20:55-06:10

1 stop22h 15m

$1,529

SydneyLondon

SYD - LHR

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/10

20:40-20:30

1 stop33h 50m

London Heathrow

Sun 9/11

17:40-15:30

1 stop34h 50m

$1,535

SydneyLondon

SYD - LHR

SYDLHR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/11

21:45-06:45

2 stops44h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 19/11

09:00-13:05

2 stops41h 05m

$1,537

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to London

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to London

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to London?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to London. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2025.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to London is 51 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to London?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to London (average of $1,037). Flying from Sydney to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to LON?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 July 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from Sydney to London by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to London?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to London. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to London flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to London

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to London. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 15 July 2025.

The most flights from SYD to LON are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to London?

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to London. Reviews last updated 15 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines, Emirates, andKLM from Sydney to London by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to London. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • Is there an alternative sustainable mode of transport from Sydney to London?

    London is situated about 10,559 miles from Sydney. The journey from the origin to the destination is long and involves crossing Australia, the Middle East, the Indian Ocean, and Europe. As a result, flights are the only sustainable means of making this journey. Flights offer fast, fuel-efficient, and high-capacity transport options for passengers who need to make this trip. Therefore, there is no alternative sustainable mode of transport that one can use when traveling from Sydney to London.

  • How can travelers reduce their carbon footprint for their journey from Sydney to London?

    The journey from Sydney to London is significantly long, and one way you can reduce your carbon footprint when on this journey is by selecting direct flights. There are several airlines that provide direct flights for this route. These flights usually consume less fuel than flights with one or several stopovers. Therefore, consider choosing an airline with direct flights for this route if you wish to reduce your carbon footprint for the journey.

  • What information is essential in helping travelers identify a sustainable airline for their Sydney to London trip?

    One of the best ways to identify a sustainable airline for your journey from Sydney to London is by researching the type of aircraft servicing the route. When you research the type of planes an airline has, you will learn about their engines and how efficient they are in fuel consumption. This will help you identify the most fuel-efficient airline you can use for your journey from Sydney to London. More so, newer aircraft often come equipped with more fuel-efficient engines than older ones.

  • What are the best ways to get to the airports in Sydney and London?

    When flying from Sydney to London, you will depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport in Sydney, the largest and busiest airport in Australia. Airport Link train services reach the airport from many stations around the city and suburbs and leave every 10 minutes. You can also find taxis, ride-share and Ubers available for your convenience. When you land in London, there will be several London-serving airports that cater for this flight. Your two most commonly used flights are Heathrow Airport for direct and one-stop flights and London City Airport for two-stop flights. These two airports are both close to London central and both on busy public transportation routes. From Heathrow Airport, it is simple to get to London. Hop on the Heathrow Express train on the Piccadilly line of the underground tube and jump off at your destination station. From London City Airport train station, you can catch a train running to Canning Town station on the DLR line every 10 minutes. You can also find that taxis and Ubers will serve both airports and get you to your destination with ease.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Sydney to London?

    If you are looking for a direct flight from Sydney to London, your two main options will be Qantas Airways who complete the flight in approximately 24 hours and 30 minutes and British Airways also fly direct in just under 24 hours. Most other flights from Sydney to London will include at least one stop, sometimes two. The further in advance you book, the more likely you are to find direct flights.

  • What are the stopover options between Sydney to London?

    With Sydney to London flights that include stopovers, you can find good deals from Emirates that take on average about 27 hours to reach London, with one stop in Dubai. British Airways also stops in Doha on flights that average 32 hours and 50 minutes. For two-stop flight options you can find that KLM goes via Singapore and Amsterdam, averaging 25 hours and 30 minutes in total. ANA also flies via Tokyo and Frankfurt for a total journey time of 45 hours. Booking long-distance flights with stops doesn’t always mean they are cheaper. If you book in advance, you can get great deals on direct flights and save on budget and time.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Sydney to London?

    Luckily, if you are an Australian citizen you will be able to fly to London without a visa for business, tourism or medical reasons. You will be able to remain in the UK for up to six months visa-free, but you will need a valid, up-to-date passport to enter the country.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to London?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Sydney to London. You should not have trouble finding flights to London from Kingsford Smith; the airport handles an average of 3 outbound flights to London per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 28 airlines have flights from the Sydney airport to London. It is only a 7.5 km journey to Kingsford Smith (SYD) from Sydney’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to London round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to London is China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,512 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Southern and Air China, starting at $1,515 and $1,520 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Sydney to London for 19% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to London one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $773 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Southern from $777 and China Eastern from $784 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Sydney to London?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to London?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sydney to London? While on average our users pay $8,013, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,379. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - London Heathrow), is priced around $1,274.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to London?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Those on a stopover in Singapore interested in visiting Sentosa, Merlion, or Boat Quay can do so by traveling 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Those on a stopover in Singapore in need of a car hire can book one at Singapore Changi for about $128.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Shanghai?

    Shanghai travellers tend to visit People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Shanghai WIld Animal Park more than any other notable places. People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Shanghai WIld Animal Park can be accessed by travelling approximately 32.7 km, 14.1 km, and 12.7 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Kuala Lumpur?

    Most Kuala Lumpur visitors opt to spend their time at Petronas Towers, National Mosque of Malaysia, and Berjaya Times Square. Travelers on a layover in Kuala Lumpur can visit Petronas Towers, National Mosque of Malaysia, and Berjaya Times Square, by traveling 46.6 km, 44.8 km, and 44.9 km, respectively after landing at Kuala Lumpur Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Kuala Lumpur Intl for about $51 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to London flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to London that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to London flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to London?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to London.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to London?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to London by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to London?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to London (average of $1,037). Flying from Sydney to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$837Average$2,502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,080Average$1,495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,355Average$1,738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,406Average$1,641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,450Average$1,709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$1,463Average$1,997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,465Average$2,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapest$1,492Average$2,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,516Average$1,982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,528Average$2,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Helpful tips for your next trip to London

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to London. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • British Airways is one of the sustainable airlines servicing the Sydney to London route. The airline has invested in developing sustainable fuel as well as planes having zero emissions. It also encourages its passengers to work on reducing their carbon footprint.
  • Sydney is a city committed to promoting environmental conservation and sustainability. For this reason, the city management requires airlines that are landing and taking off from the airports in the city to ensure their carbon emissions are within the allowable levels.
  • When you have a flight to catch from Sydney to London, you will likely board your flight at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD). The airport enhances environmental conservation by implementing an intelligent waste collection policy that ensures non-biodegradable materials are channeled for recycling.

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